As a Montessori 3-6 and 6-9 trained teacher, I have a lot of respect for Waldorf education, even though I was drawn to (fell in love with!) ...
Ok my friends, this is a HUGE printable and may be my favorite of the lot. You get THREE sentences for EACH of the Montessori phonograms. Yeah, THREE… EACH. This took forever to put together and I love it. I hope you will too! The sentences do include a few basic sight words like “the”, […]
Friends, I have a little Montessori grace and courtesy trick that is going to CHANGE. YOUR. LIVES. Grace and courtesy is an actual part of the Montessori curriculum — basically, it teaches ma…
Presentations and resources for the first Montessori sensorial materials, including recommendations for Montessori homeschoolers
Recently, I thought a lot about how Montessori isn't an approach limited to kids. Adults and mothers, especially, can find great wisdom in her words.
If you’ve been following along for a while, you’ll remember reading about our reading journey beginning with the Montessori Pink Series and followed by the Montessori Blue Series! Ther…
Roundup with lots of Montessori-inspired poetry activities for a poetry unit or for individual poetry activities at home or in the classroom.
100s of Montessori Activities & Toys for All Ages - If you are looking for the ultimate list of Montessori activities, you are in the right place!
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We’ve all seen the toddler meltdown. It’s that “end of the world,” sobbing tantrum over something so small you may not have even known what it was. A lot of the time, they don’t even know what it was. Toddlerhood is a unique time in childhood in which the child wants so desperately to be
“No!” my five-year-old declared, “Cleaning up toys is boring.” He’s usually pretty helpful cleaning up his room and enjoys helping around the house, but sometimes he gets in a mood. When that happens, it can be tempting to turn his defiance into a power struggle. Should I force him into cleaning his room, using my … Continue reading "How to Respond to Defiant Behavior the Montessori Way"
As my girls get older, they’re becoming more and more interested in money — they see me paying with it and they’re noticing the correlation between handing over some money and rec…
This Montessori-inspired caves unit includes ideas for learning about cave formations, growing crystals, creating cave art, and building a cave scene.
A Montessori approach to discipline consists of a proper balance between freedom and discipline. Like any part of Montessori education, it requires respect for the child.
Ideas and resources for preparing Montessori continent boxes after children work with the Montessori continent map
Montessori-inspired Asia learning activities and free printables for kids.
A Montessori Infographic For Every Occasion If you are interested in Montessori, I'm sure you have come across the situation where someone has asked you about it and rather than go into a 3-hour lecture on how the Montessori method rocks (totally worth the 3 hours)..Do you wish you could show someone in simple terms what
Six experienced teachers share how they teach their kids about the world with easy and effective Montessori Geography lessons and activities.
Along with practical life activities, sensorial activities are some of the most important activities for young children.
What can a Montessori education do for your homeschool? In this article we discover the Montessori method and how to create a Montessori Chidlren's House.
A variety of ways Montessori classified cards can be used to teach vocabulary and other concepts for toddlers through age 6 or 7; perfect for home or classroom!
These smell bottles are great for Montessori or sensory play. Provides great olfactory sensory input. Help your child play Sensory Detective.
Europe learning activities and free printables for kids.
Your Preschooler is really saying "Help Me Do It Myself Mommy". A guide to Understanding Child Development, Sensitive Periods and Your Preschooler.
What is the best way to teach peace to kids? Check out this post for ideas on how to prepare yourself to teach peace to kids!
I grew up attending school in France and never liked it. I have always been successful, ranking top of my classes, graduated high school at age 16… but I always hated school. I felt like I did not belong. I was not interested in the way we were taught – […]
I have gathered a lot of classroom materials and ideas over the years. I mean, a lot. I know some of you can relate to this. I have SO MUCH STUFF. I feel like a hoarder. But my classroom does not look like the homes on the hoarding TV shows. In fact, all my stuff […]
While many well-meaning parents say "good job", there's a better way to praise. Descriptive praise is a Montessori friendly way to encourage our kids.
Another way to integrate Art History into your lesson plans. This project looks specifically at the paintings of the Sistine Chapel. There is no need to get a close up picture for the students be…
Our children want to show us everything they can do, from doing a crazy jump off the curb to tracing their letters, getting an “A” at school, completing a beautiful drawing and more. They want to be seen. And we want them to feel great! Unfortunately, too often, we get stuck in a rut of … Continue reading "If I Shouldn’t Say “Good Job”, What Should I Say?"
This free download will allow children to match the properties to the shapes. Cut out and laminate the shapes and labels on one page – then laminate the blank frame for children to lay them …
This is a fun and easy way to enjoy DIY Montessori Scent Jars with your toddler.
A Montessori Infographic For Every Occasion If you are interested in Montessori, I'm sure you have come across the situation where someone has asked you about it and rather than go into a 3-hour lecture on how the Montessori method rocks (totally worth the 3 hours)..Do you wish you could show someone in simple terms what
If you’ve been around the Montessori world for a while, you may have heard of the Three Period Lesson. This is a method of teaching nomenclature and it is used quite frequently in the Montes…
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The Montessori Method works because it recognizes and incorporates the developmental, not age, level of a child.
Why we use the Montessori approach to the alphabet and language with our preschooler, plus three easy Montessori-inspired language activities.
Hungry? Try some French Yogurt Cake (PDF). A mostly independent baking project. (original post here) Looking to add to your Sensorial Area? Here are some printable extension cards. (original post here) Pink Tower and Broad Stair Extensions Red Rod Extensions Knobbed and Knobless Cylinder Extensions Wondering about stink bugs? Here are nomenclature cards!Continue reading "downloads"
If you're new to Montessori and want some actionable steps to get you started practicing Montessori at home then check out these 5 easy ways to get started!
Woodworking is a great practical life activity for children at a variety of ages.
Foster a love for science with these fun experiments perfect for even the youngest scientists .
